This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and HUAWEI nova 11 Pro smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a more compact 6.4-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 25W fast charging, triple-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova 11 Pro features a larger 6.78-inch display, 50MP main camera, 100W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | HUAWEI nova 11 Pro |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1200 x 2640 Pixels, 429 ppi) with Kunlun Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10, and pill-shaped cutout |
| Size | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm | 164.24 x 74.35 x 7.88 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 188 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back, and Aluminum frame | Glass front and Vegan Leather back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive | Black and Green |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 11 Pro The HUAWEI nova 11 Pro has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.4GHz & 4x Kryo 670 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4 | EMUI 13 |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x optical zoom) -LED Flash |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Laser Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 112˚ FoV) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording with EIS |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
Dual Cameras: 60MP Ultra-wide (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 100˚ FoV) 8MP Portrait Camera (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) -Up to 4K video recording with EIS |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. However, HUAWEI nova 11 Pro has an advantage for selfies with autofocus on the front camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS (dual-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | 100W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo, 3% to 50% in 15 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova 11 Pro
The HUAWEI nova 11 Pro has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱38,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱41,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱33,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 4, 2022 | June 21, 2023 |
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